To make all this happen, Finland had to invest a lot of money, because obviously, they needed houses in which to place the homeless people. So flats were bought from the private market, new buildings were built, and old buildings were repurposed and renewed. Evidence shows that these investments pay off and it’s cheaper to not have homeless people by giving them somewhere to live, not to mention that it’s the right thing to do.
But Housing First has to be nationwide to work, not just individual projects. Also, they have to be affordable, and staff to help those people who have been living a different lifestyle should be hired and trained.
Where do your tax money go?
...newsflash - cut military budget.
Bravo to that country !
Slovakia gave the Roma people apartments, but social services where not providing additional support for mental conditions. There was not program from state to destigmatize the Roma people. So only a very small percentage where able to join normal life.
The current way is to force children to go to school, but in most cases the schools are Roma only, because people dont want their child to be in class with a Roma.
Yes there are exceptions, every school has few Roma children from Parents that are already in normal life.
So once again i tip my hat to you Finland! Awesome wholesome job!